Saucy Asian Meatballs
These Asian meatballs are a family favorite! Beef meatballs are baked until tender then coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- hot sauce , optional
Sauce
- ¼ cup light soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- ¼ cup honey , or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
For serving: rice, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Combine meatballs. In a bowl add 1 pound ground beef, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir just until combined, do not over mix. Add a couple dashes of hot sauce if desired.
- Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat. Then form into 1 1/2" balls and place on the pan. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through if desired, so the bottoms don't brown. When fully cooked, remove meatballs and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 teaspoons garlic and 2 teaspoons ginger. Bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Cook until it has turned into a thick glaze, about 3-5 minutes. Whisk constantly. Remove from heat. Then add meatballs into the sauce and stir until coated.
- Serve over rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
How to fry meatballs: You can also cook in a pan with 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Substitutes: You can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if you do not have fresh garlic.
Nutrition
Serving: 5meatballs, Calories: 225kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 795mg, Potassium: 274mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 85IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
